In this heartfelt episode of The Finding Forward Podcast, host Karen Morland Cannon sits down with life and business coach Caroline Heath to talk openly about grief, loss, and coping at Christmas.

Caroline shares her powerful personal story — losing her brother suddenly, supporting her parents through dementia and terminal illness, and then facing the devastating loss of both parents only weeks apart. She explains how grief shows up in the body, how it shapes family dynamics, and how she found her way from survival mode back to hope.

This episode is for anyone who:

• is grieving a loved one during the holidays
• has experienced the loss of a relationship, job, home, or identity
• feels pressure to “be festive” when life feels anything but
• wants practical emotional wellbeing tools for Christmas
• needs reassurance that grief is valid, natural, and nothing to hide

We explore:

• How to navigate grief anniversaries and emotionally charged dates
• Why Christmas can feel overwhelming after loss
• How to set boundaries and protect your energy
• Simple rituals to honour loved ones who have died
• Reframing Christmas without guilt
• The power of breathwork, journaling, and allowing your emotions
• What it looks like to rebuild your life after devastating grief

If Christmas feels complicated this year, Caroline’s honesty, compassion, and practical wisdom will help you feel less alone — and remind you that healing doesn’t mean forgetting.

To connect with Caroline online:

Find her on Facebook here.

Find her on Instagram here.

Find her on Tik Tok here.

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